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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science
University of Huddersfield
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biomedical Science course at University of Huddersfield.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
including a grade B in either Biology or Chemistry. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A-Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Huddersfield. These students are taking Biomedical Science or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | B |
| Chemistry | C |
| Psychology | B |
| Mathematics | A |
| Religious Studies | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: S345
Here's what University of Huddersfield says about its Biomedical Science course.
Studying Biomedical Science gives you the foundational knowledge needed to perform clinical research and promote the health of both humans and animals. This Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) degree course explores key subject areas, including blood science, immunology, physiology and pathology.
You’ll start the course alongside our other biological science students, building up your knowledge in medical pharmacology and microbiology and biochemistry. In your final year, you’ll explore some of the latest developments in biomedical science.
Why Study Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? A Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) degree prepares you for a range of exciting careers or for further study. This course equips you with the ability to: • Prevent, screen, diagnose and treat chronic diseases. • Understand the science of major and emerging infectious diseases. • Perform statistical analysis, write, and conduct presentations as part of research.
You’ll gain relevant real-world experience throughout this course. You’ll be taught by leading doctoral-level academics through lectures, seminars, and sessions, which will give you the chance to gain hands-on experience using modern, scientific instruments in our specialist biological sciences labs.
Following your first two years in the course, you’ll have the opportunity to put your knowledge and skills to the test in an optional supervised work placement year. During this placement year, you’ll: • Experience working in a real-world environment within the industry in the UK or internationally. • Explore employment opportunities within organisations related to your studies. • Network with potential employers and construct work experience profiles to prepare for a future biomedical science career.
This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields in the biomedical science industry, as well as for future study. You’ll be able to work in healthcare, including diagnostics and clinical research, biotech industries, medical research, medical genetics, pharmaceuticals and more.
Professional Bodies The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) for a period of five years, commencing September 2021 intake.
Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Source: University of Huddersfield
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Biomedical Science at University of Huddersfield.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Physical and Life Sciences (SPHLFSCI)
Location
Main Site | Huddersfield
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Biomedical sciences
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £17,600 per year (provisional) |
| International | £17,600 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
This first year comprises: • Professional Skills 1 • Molecular and Cellular Biology • Biochemistry 1 • Physiology 1: Structure and Function • Medical Pharmacology • The World of Microbes.
To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
How you will be assessed
All our courses give you an overview of: • contact time with your tutor • time spent on independent study • how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback
Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.
University of Huddersfield student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Huddersfield
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Huddersfield students who took the Biomedical Science course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
79%
low
Teaching on my course
79%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
60%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
77%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
71%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
61%
low
Assessment and feedback
61%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
74%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
71%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
60%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
49%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
51%
low
Academic support
81%
low
Academic support
81%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
77%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
77%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
97%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
low
Student voice
64%
low
Student voice
64%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
62%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
69%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
68%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
82%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Huddersfield. These students are taking Biomedical Science or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Huddersfield graduates who took Biomedical Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
100%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
90%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
95%
Other Health Professionals
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Huddersfield graduates who took Biomedical Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£33.6k
Third year after graduation
£39.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Biomedical Science.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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Based right in the town centre and at the heart of the local community, we help thousands of people, from school leavers to those returning to education after a gap, achieve their goals each year.
We are an award-winning University. Not only are we climbing the education league tables, we are also receiving national recognition for our work across a number of different areas including being named the Times Higher Education University of the Year in 2013.
This is the perfect place to get in touch if you want to know more about the University of Huddersfield. We aim to respond to your queries as quickly as possible.
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